This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X160SB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X160SB in place of this model. The ACE replacement is a current-production ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class, with a matching short body and the same mounting-accessory family, so it fits the same envelope. Confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X160SB (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X160SB
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB
The ACP32X160SB is a double acting compact cylinder in the DIN-standard ACP series, with a 32 mm bore pushing 402.1 N (pull 345.6 N) at 0.5 MPa and 563 N at 0.7 MPa. The S code fits the optional magnet, so CMSE or DMSE reed and solid-state switches can be mounted for end-of-stroke sensing, and the B code gives a male rod thread on the 12 mm rod. Its hard-anodized aluminium body with an S45C hard-chrome rod runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-500 mm/s.
The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, which is why it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. At 0.5 MPa the push force equates to roughly 41 kgf, so plan on about 24 kg of usable vertical lift once a 2:1 margin is applied. Note that this model is discontinued: the current-production replacement is ACE32X160, and you should confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. A fixed TPU bumper at each end absorbs end-of-travel contact only.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X160SB |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE32X160SB (ISO 21287) carries the same bore/stroke/force class; confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before installation. Rod type: female thread (blank) or male thread (B). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The ACE32X160SB produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing (omit for no magnet). |
| B | Rod type: B = male thread; blank = female thread. |
Replacement mapping (swap P for E): ACP→ACE, ASP→ASE, ATP→ATE, ACPD→ACED, ACPJ→ACEJ. ACP-family: ACP (double acting), ASP / ATP (single acting push / pull), ACPD (double rod), ACPJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC fixtures
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium or small steel workpieces in machining jigs, and the short body fits between fixture plates where a full-length cylinder will not.
Packaging line push-off stations
With the -S magnet fitted, CMSE or DMSE switches confirm each 160 mm stroke on carton reject and transfer stations running at up to 500 mm/s.
Small-part press and insert stations
About 24 kg of practical vertical lift at 0.5 MPa suits pressing dowels, bushings and labels into electronics and appliance subassemblies.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB with the ACE32X160SB
At 32 mm bore this sits mid-range: a 25 mm bore gives 245.4 N push at 0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, while a 40 mm bore raises it to 628.3 N for heavier clamping. The 160 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. Because the piston drifts when air is lost, add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must stay put. FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mountings bolt to the same face, and the ACE32X160 is the drop-in successor - verify its ISO 21287 dimensions before ordering.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X160SB
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X160SB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting 32 mm bore cylinder with a 160 mm stroke, 12 mm male-thread rod, 1/8" PT ports, 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) operating range, 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, -20 to +70 C temperature and 30-500 mm/s speed.
Order the ACE32X160, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same bore, stroke and force class with a matching short body and mounting family. Because the ACP was built to a DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions against your fixture before swapping. The ACE also carries the optional -S magnet for CMSE / DMSE switches.
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